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spring

1 fat, 1 fruit, 1 grain, 1/2 protein

Ok, I know it’s spring and traditionally pumpkin pie is served in the fall. But, fall was 6 months ago and I can’t possibly wait another 6 before eating this again! So I made up this excuse for the family as to why I have to make pumpkin pie instead of apple, peach, berry, etc:

Pumpkin pie will help us watch the spring flowers bloom, while cleansing our bodies from the winter weather.

I use this excuse because pumpkin is high in vitamin A, cancer fighting beta-carotene, and fiber! Not to mention it has been said to help keep the skin wrinkle free, so bring on the sun!

If your family likes pumpkin year round (like me, but unlike my family) just make it because it tastes good.

>> The Crust: Combine flours, salt, and baking powder in a bowl. Separately mix the oil, soy milk and lemon juice. Add the wet and dry ingredients. If it is too dry, add some water. Refrigerate the dough for an hour if you can, otherwise roll it out and line a 9 inch pie pan. Crimp the edges and preheat the oven to 425F while you prepare the filling.

The Filling: Mix all the filling ingredients together until smooth. Pour over the unbaked crust and smooth the top. Bake for 10 mins and then reduce the oven to 350F. Bake for an additional 40-50 minutes, until the filling has set. Let the pie cool, and then refrigerate overnight or at least 3 hrs.

Exchange counts are for 1/8th of the pie. If you’re wondering where the fruit comes from, it’s the sugar in the pie. Ignore this if you need actual fruit in your diet, and not just the sugar.

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FeedMeColor is your meal plan go to! In February 2014 I was placed on a meal plan. It was stressful, confusing, and I needed help. I created FeedMeColor to create recipes and meal ideas for those who are following a meal exchange program, counting carbs, or need help with meal planning.

Meal plans are followed for a number of reasons including illness and weight management. In this program, you are allowed a daily amount of each food group. For example, breakfast could be: 3 Grains, 3 Proteins, 3 Fruits, 3 Fats, 1 Dairy.

"Meals" are meant to give inspiration on what a colorful, balanced meal looks like. They are based off of my exchange plan but can be easily edited to fit yours!

"Recipes by Group" helps you fill in the gaps in your meal plan. For example, if you are missing 1 protein from your meal, click the protein tab under Recipes by Group.

"Recipes by Carb Count" sorts recipes by the number of grain exchanges it has. I originally created this option for diabetics, but found it is helpful for other readers too.